Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive, Michael Roche, will feature as keynote speaker at the Bowen Basin Mining Club networking luncheon to be held at the Moranbah Community Centre this Friday 24 May 2013. Mr Roche will focus on the need for strong continual growth in the region, and how Queensland minerals and energy sector companies …
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New Geo Satellite Facility Accurate To Less Than 1mm
The Federal Government and Geoscience Australia have just commissioned a new antenna calibration facility that will significantly improve the accuracy of satellite positioning technologies that underpin automated mining. The state-of-the-art Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) robotic antenna calibration facility, which consists of two outdoor robots, is one of only three of its kind in the …
Diesel Supply Boost For Bowen Basin
Shell has announced the commissioning of another large, fully-automated diesel loading gantry in Mackay, following the launch of two new diesel tanks in July of last year. The $5M expansion project involved the construction of an additional gantry bay dedicated to diesel supply and specific dosing equipment. Four fuel-loading arms capable of loading various diesel …
QLD Mining Communities Invited To Have Say
Queenslander mining communities can now have their say on shaping the long-term future of the state through The Queensland Plan website. Six questions, collaboratively developed at the summit in Mackay on Friday, are now online for all Queenslanders to answer. Premier Campbell Newman said the questions reflected a consensus view of the delegates who attended …
Budget Highlights 2013-14
What’s in it for the Resources Sector? On Tuesday night, Treasurer Wayne Swan, handed down the 2013-2014 budget under a cloud of less-than-expected tax revenue. Following is a review, prepared by KPMG, on the budget’s major implications for the resources sector. Removal of immediate deductions for rights and information first used for exploration The immediate …
